100% agree - I like the wheeling vids but the shop stuff actually building is my favorite! None of the drama, no exotic equipment, just a real guy (with a lot of experience) working in his shop. We can all relate and learn a thing or two!
Oh man....blast from the past. I used to go buy boat traders and parts traders. Go to 7-11 and grab a sandwich or sombreros and get a burrito, drive my 1980 body lifted Toyota over to the parking area on the runway at Gillespie, eat lunch and see what I wanted that I couldn't afford. This was the late 80's for me. Thanks for the memories, and loved the vid.
Whoa! Auto Trader and Parts Trader! That’s stuff I had forgotten about. The internet kinda ruined the excitement of waiting till the day the new issue came out.
Thank you once again. Your vids have helped me so much. Id love to sit around the campfire and chew the fat, and sink a few bevvies. Get yourself over here to OZ.
Thsnks for keeping your videos real and showing little things like forgetting the ground,or cutting a plate then deciding to use a different thickness, it keeps it relatable to us watching! i appreciate all your great content whether its building,wheeling or just goofing off....stay RAD Dave‼️🤘
I love the tech and the basic explanations of what you are doing. The best thing about all of these is we get some insight into the experience you've accumulated over your years of working. Keep up the good work.
When using any kind of drill bit or hole saw, I use a magnetic mount on the drill press table that holds a valve connected to an air hose. A very light amount of air aimed at the bit and piece keeps the bit cool which helps them last longer, but avoids the mess of drilling oils and such.
a plasma cutter is the magic wand of the fabrication world mine made fabbing up my transmission crossmemeber so much easier and faster than if i didn't have one
It takes a lot of cojoes to weld in front of the world. I think it's awesome for you to put it out there, I spent hours watching youtube videos on tig welding and I learned a ton from it. Welding tips and tricks literally taught me how to tig and now I have a few Jeeps I can proudly say I built myself. I always appreciate your content, keep it up.
I have owned my plasma cutter for like 6 years now (part of a 3&1 machine), and I don't feel like I have it dialed in. This video is inspiring me to get back out and fabricate tho!
Impressive work, Dave! Thanks for sharing some tips on tig welding and when and why you use the plasma cutter. As a newbie to fabrication, I can use all the tips you'll share. I have an Eastwood scratch start tig welder that I've used once in the 2 years I've owned it. You're inspiring me to get out and practice with it. Keep the videos coming!
I love the real life filming of fabrication and purpose built machines you build. Great channel with no BS. Have to say with all the fab work you do I would suggest investing in a hydraulic iron worker machine (punch/press/shear/brake). Might be a few grand but punching 3/4 holes in 1/2” material and shearing stuff off in seconds sure beats drilling/plasma cutting. Ever try one? You will not regret it. Nicest part is that they are clean- no slag/dust. Worst part is that it makes your wallet thin temporarily :)
$4-5k would pay for itself in 6 months but maybe not so in the spirit of the channel the more I think about it. You could keep it covered when making videos lol@@thedirtheadshed
Dude!!! Great video!!! Nickel ads where free, came out Thursday 7am pay phone next door!!! I don't remember how many people I pissed off!!! But bought over 100 cars/pu in the day!!!lol!!!✌️
Dave you should run that plasma at anything you have! Glad you enjoy what you have. Miller and Lincoln are the last choices for OEM plasma. Thermacut makes all the Miller plasma. Hypertherm and Thermal Dynamics are the only ones making plasma, but rep support does it alll.
after burning out several grinder i to bought a plasma cutter about 15 years ago just cheap amazon one but still does the job money well wasted I always say.and grinders last a lot longer lol great video that's Matt's recovery you speak of was awesome. I would say video of the week, thanks Dave
Double shear and heims are coming up soon on the long list of upgrades on my 86 toyota....great vid...some useful insight and a little education on the process....the Dirt Head Shed rocks...thanks Dave
The HS Auto Shop that I volunteer at got one of those Miller Spectrums the other day and they're awesome. Sure beats using a cutting wheel or the Sawzall. Pretty clean if you take your time. So much less grinding. Had to teach the kids to use a straight edge to get their cuts straight. They'll be getting a TIG so I'll be learning how to use that as well.
I found that when I drill out a tapered hole for a bolt, I stop immediately once I'm through and put the drill in reverse and let it thread back out. This way the bolt will have some interference and not have any play. the bolts will tap in with a hammer.
Alright, that’s it… can’t watch anymore of your videos because then I get ideas for more projects of my own. I don’t think I’ve seen a double shear pitman arm. Great idea, I’m constantly tightening the snot out of the bolts with my single shear set up now.
I remember the 1st plasma cutter I used, was big. It was on a cart to move around. I've used up to 5/16 plate on bumper brackets, that's as far as I go. I built some shackle brackets once outta 1inch, they were gorgeous, but way overkill
damn....1"??? That's some beef! Only thing I've worked with that thick was a trailer pintle mount that had been previously farmer-installed. Luckily I didn't have to do a lot with it as that's well over the stuff I normally deal with!
I think Dave is like a lot of us - we're not up on CAD or working from a plan and it's faster/easier to just mock up a piece of cardboard then cut by hand. Granted, just like the TIG if you don't practice you'll never get there and certainly the droid can make good clean and REPEATABLE parts.
Just found your channel. We do repair/maintenance with some performance and fab also. That's funny thats usually how it works for me too, I'll have 1 real nice weld on each project lol.
@@thedirtheadshed I have CAD and use it for designing RC parts for my company Gear Jammer RC, but oftentimes, especially when doing a one-time custom piece, I think the old cardboard trick is better. :D
I like these kind of videos! It’s always beneficial to see how someone who’s been doing it as long as you have does it. I recently bought my first plasma cutter funny enough. Just the sort of information I needed.
Don’t ever worry about what people think say or feel about you that’s none of your business just keep putting out really awesome Contant I miss Fred love brother
Bringing back memories from the 90’s… the “Thrifty Nickel” is what I remember always checking for tools or autos. Love the V10 build. My daily driver is a 04 f250 V10. Also gotta get me one of those t-shirts you were wearing. Where can I get one ?
Your videos have definitely inspired me to tackle things I probably had no business trying going back to slamming my S10 in the 90’s and know building a couple of Jeeps. Keep at it bud! Hope to catch you on a trail again one day!
As a part time fabricator, I learn a fair amount watching your videos. I'm gonna have one badass houseboat that's for sure
That sounds like a great way to get away from!
Love the tech videos, Dave! Definitely NOT boring!
Thanks for the feedback! I’m gonna try to get out and go wheelin this weekend
100% agree - I like the wheeling vids but the shop stuff actually building is my favorite! None of the drama, no exotic equipment, just a real guy (with a lot of experience) working in his shop. We can all relate and learn a thing or two!
Dude! Parts trader was the sh!t back in the day.
I hope it brings back some memories
Fab-in with Dave. Love it. Dave, please keep these videos coming. Thanks
Will do!
I enjoy the tech videos, and also how these tools can apply to the offroad enthusiasts
Glad it’s keeping you stoked!
These are great videos. Your mix of fab days and wheeling days is great.
Wheeling coming out tomorrow
Oh man....blast from the past. I used to go buy boat traders and parts traders. Go to 7-11 and grab a sandwich or sombreros and get a burrito, drive my 1980 body lifted Toyota over to the parking area on the runway at Gillespie, eat lunch and see what I wanted that I couldn't afford. This was the late 80's for me. Thanks for the memories, and loved the vid.
Oh man!! Fire up the way back machine!! Those were good days. Parking at Gillespie… been there
Like what you are doing, no fake drama, and it is informative. (Clean)
Thanks! The drama might
Get more views… but this stuff seems more relatable
I just saw Matt's recovery with your friends. Very Cool.
That was pretty awesome
Many thumbs up on all your content. Its like having a 'buddy' sending us a video on a How To.
Lets get you to 100000!
Let’s make it happen!
Whoa! Auto Trader and Parts Trader! That’s stuff I had forgotten about. The internet kinda ruined the excitement of waiting till the day the new issue came out.
I think every car guy 'of a certain age' remembers that. Gotta get there early for the Thursday drop-off so you can find the good deals!
Right! It was a big deal. We use to get kicked out of the am/pm for loitering around the magazine rack too long
Thank you once again. Your vids have helped me so much. Id love to sit around the campfire and chew the fat, and sink a few bevvies. Get yourself over here to OZ.
I need some campfire time
Thsnks for keeping your videos real and showing little things like forgetting the ground,or cutting a plate then deciding to use a different thickness, it keeps it relatable to us watching! i appreciate all your great content whether its building,wheeling or just goofing off....stay RAD Dave‼️🤘
ha - who HASN'T done that at least once!!
No faking it over here. I’ve got no shame in my game
I like the ability to teach and be a technician..seamless..literally.
Thanks so much!
I love the tech and the basic explanations of what you are doing. The best thing about all of these is we get some insight into the experience you've accumulated over your years of working. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much. Thats exactly what I’m going for
Cardboard aided design FTW !
Old reliable
That bench vise is awesome!
It is! It’s missing the turret. But still works great
Not boring to me your so chill I could watch you fab all day and I feel like I actually learn something 👍👍✌️
That is what I’m going for. Thanks for watching
Yes! Dirthead Fridays!
Thanks for watching them!
Love the tech videos. I’ve learned a lot from watching you. Thanks for the awesome content!
Thanks for continuing to watch
Not boring at all. I'm engine/ trans swapping an old family car. And this is a help, and I like to make stuff, so it all good. cheers
Right on . Keep getting it done
This is the stuff I dream about...
It is definitely something that helps with the process!
Love the tech/structure explanations of why you do the mods you do. I'm always excited to see a new video come up o. The dirthead shed!!
Much appreciated for the views
When using any kind of drill bit or hole saw, I use a magnetic mount on the drill press table that holds a valve connected to an air hose. A very light amount of air aimed at the bit and piece keeps the bit cool which helps them last longer, but avoids the mess of drilling oils and such.
Pro tip! Thanks
Looking good and educational for a guy like myself who doesn't weld
Thanks for watching!
a plasma cutter is the magic wand of the fabrication world mine made fabbing up my transmission crossmemeber so much easier and faster than if i didn't have one
That is true!
It takes a lot of cojoes to weld in front of the world. I think it's awesome for you to put it out there, I spent hours watching youtube videos on tig welding and I learned a ton from it. Welding tips and tricks literally taught me how to tig and now I have a few Jeeps I can proudly say I built myself. I always appreciate your content, keep it up.
Yeah. I’m not stoked how many people get a chance to critique what I’m doing. But I’m down to learn more as well
I have owned my plasma cutter for like 6 years now (part of a 3&1 machine), and I don't feel like I have it dialed in. This video is inspiring me to get back out and fabricate tho!
Yep. Just use the thing
It's so cool that y'all have such a great community. People from all over wheeling and helping each other!
Yep! It’s a great group to be a part of!
I use "cardboard aided design" and it works all the time, it ain't stupid if it works lol. Keep up the awesome work man.
Yep! Keep making cool stuff
Love it. Learn something every video! Get that arcdroid humming!
I will. I think with a little more tig use I will really want the Arcdroid dialed in
Always enjoy the fab videos learned a lot towards my own project.
Great to hear!
I want a plasma cutter. This will do for now
There are some decent cheap ones out there now!
Impressive work, Dave! Thanks for sharing some tips on tig welding and when and why you use the plasma cutter. As a newbie to fabrication, I can use all the tips you'll share. I have an Eastwood scratch start tig welder that I've used once in the 2 years I've owned it. You're inspiring me to get out and practice with it. Keep the videos coming!
Keep practicing with it. If you can tig clean with a scratch start, you will be a pro with your next machine
I love the real life filming of fabrication and purpose built machines you build. Great channel with no BS. Have to say with all the fab work you do I would suggest investing in a hydraulic iron worker machine (punch/press/shear/brake). Might be a few grand but punching 3/4 holes in 1/2” material and shearing stuff off in seconds sure beats drilling/plasma cutting. Ever try one? You will not regret it. Nicest part is that they are clean- no slag/dust. Worst part is that it makes your wallet thin temporarily :)
I would totally like to have an iron worker .
$4-5k would pay for itself in 6 months but maybe not so in the spirit of the channel the more I think about it. You could keep it covered when making videos lol@@thedirtheadshed
Dude!!! Great video!!! Nickel ads where free, came out Thursday 7am pay phone next door!!! I don't remember how many people I pissed off!!! But bought over 100 cars/pu in the day!!!lol!!!✌️
I did the same. I would hang at the am pm for hours
Dave you should run that plasma at anything you have! Glad you enjoy what you have. Miller and Lincoln are the last choices for OEM plasma. Thermacut makes all the Miller plasma. Hypertherm and Thermal Dynamics are the only ones making plasma, but rep support does it alll.
There are plenty of good machines out there. It’s not like the old days where most were terrible
after burning out several grinder i to bought a plasma cutter about 15 years ago just cheap amazon one but still does the job money well wasted I always say.and grinders last a lot longer lol great video that's Matt's recovery you speak of was awesome. I would say video of the week, thanks Dave
I really don’t like using grinders for cutting plate. Seems like it’s only a matter of time before I get hurt
Double shear and heims are coming up soon on the long list of upgrades on my 86 toyota....great vid...some useful insight and a little education on the process....the Dirt Head Shed rocks...thanks Dave
Thanks! Hope it helped a little
Thanks for the tech piece Dave. 👍
No problem 👍
The HS Auto Shop that I volunteer at got one of those Miller Spectrums the other day and they're awesome. Sure beats using a cutting wheel or the Sawzall. Pretty clean if you take your time. So much less grinding. Had to teach the kids to use a straight edge to get their cuts straight. They'll be getting a TIG so I'll be learning how to use that as well.
That’s great to hear. Too many of those programs went away
I found that when I drill out a tapered hole for a bolt, I stop immediately once I'm through and put the drill in reverse and let it thread back out. This way the bolt will have some interference and not have any play. the bolts will tap in with a hammer.
I always seem to wollow out the thick cast stuff
Awesome video Dave you make me want to learn to tig weld thanks for the shout out 🤙🏼
Keep kicking butt Mark
Just the kind of video i want to see! I'll need to do this on my 79 when i do crossover steering
Nice . Simple and effective
Keep the fab content coming!
Will do, thanks for watching
I think that I had that same Craftsman top box back in the day. Good times.
It was standard issue back then!
Love all the fab work Dave! Going to try to teach myself how to weld hopefully it's not an utter failure😂
It’s never easy right at first
Awesome vid! I can’t wait to get a tig welder soon! 🤘🇨🇦 love Louis Viten
Thanks! I need to get it back together!
Alright, that’s it… can’t watch anymore of your videos because then I get ideas for more projects of my own. I don’t think I’ve seen a double shear pitman arm. Great idea, I’m constantly tightening the snot out of the bolts with my single shear set up now.
You want really good ideas, look up the GenRight twisted pitman arm
That’s a nice piece! They sell them at varying lengths and drops to support common TJ axle swaps.
Looks awesome Dave! Great job.
Thank you. Fun and simple
Thanks Dave 👍
Thank you, have a good weekend
Nope, they are great dave thanks for making them.
Thanks for watching then
Never chuck out a pizza box...and well the left over sent is enticing I'm hungry now.
Mmmm, pizzza
I remember the 1st plasma cutter I used, was big. It was on a cart to move around. I've used up to 5/16 plate on bumper brackets, that's as far as I go. I built some shackle brackets once outta 1inch, they were gorgeous, but way overkill
damn....1"??? That's some beef! Only thing I've worked with that thick was a trailer pintle mount that had been previously farmer-installed. Luckily I didn't have to do a lot with it as that's well over the stuff I normally deal with!
The old plasma machines (and tig welders) were so giant
Great video Dave! Your tig welds look great. I definitely need to practice
Thanks! We all do
Great video Dave !
Glad you enjoyed it
Good stuff Dave, not dull. Like button energized.
I appreciate that
Your videos are ALWAYS legit!! Way to go Dave!
Thanks so much
Like the tool video... Always learn something...
Glad you enjoy them!
Enjoyable, Thanks Dave
Thanks for watching
pretty cool. I'm all about CAD - have a plasma table, never use it because it takes me less time to do it by hand.
I’m right there with you
Love this style of video.
Thanks! Fun and simple. Crazy that it can be 20 min and not seem too boring
as a welder that last pass looked awesome for sure make another pass on the corners though
Thanks. I ran around it again.
Really like the last couple of videos on tech. Keep them coming
Will do. Thanks for watching them
Dave, you have an arc droid! Still awesome to see it done the old skool way. So rad dude.
I think Dave is like a lot of us - we're not up on CAD or working from a plan and it's faster/easier to just mock up a piece of cardboard then cut by hand. Granted, just like the TIG if you don't practice you'll never get there and certainly the droid can make good clean and REPEATABLE parts.
I do! I need to use it more often and get more comfortable with it
Using the correct tool that YOU already know how to use. That is the moral of this video. Awesome Job on this one Dave!
Thanks. Tools are good! But don’t let a lack of them stop you from getting rad
I really enjoy the fab work and the way you explain what you are doing makes it interesting for me
I’m stoked so many people are enjoying them too
"1/4 inch is max that you need on a rock crawler" *picks up a pitman arm as thick as my wrist.
😂sorry, couldn't help myself. love the channel, bud.
You got me there…
OMG, Circle K. Way back machine
Hang out with Kevin Smith or Tye Braun. They appear to be pretty handy with a TiG torch.
Me Jay and and Silent Bob looking for tools and mini trucks
Excluding everyone cooler than you. You are the coolest person in the universe!!!
Thanks! There are Lots of cool dudes out there! I’m just trying to make my way
Just found your channel. We do repair/maintenance with some performance and fab also. That's funny thats usually how it works for me too, I'll have 1 real nice weld on each project lol.
That’s how it goes!
Cardboard templates are much better in many applications than Computer Aided Design. It's quick, it's accurate, and it works.
That is true. Don’t let not having the newest equipment stop you
@@thedirtheadshed I have CAD and use it for designing RC parts for my company Gear Jammer RC, but oftentimes, especially when doing a one-time custom piece, I think the old cardboard trick is better. :D
Miller needs to sponsor you!
Love my Miller 211 auto set welder! It actually makes me look like I know what I am doing...
Those are good welders. Thats what I use at work mostly
I have stick welded dissembler metals with 680 eutcec rods in a shop yard
Right on
I like these kind of videos! It’s always beneficial to see how someone who’s been doing it as long as you have does it. I recently bought my first plasma cutter funny enough. Just the sort of information I needed.
That’s great. Hope you make some cool parts with it
Yes, I do like the tech videos. Cheers!
Glad you like them!
Nice work!
Thank you!
Love the Fab tutorials. Keep up the good work Dave.
Thanks! I’ll keep mixing them in
Don’t ever worry about what people think say or feel about you that’s none of your business just keep putting out really awesome Contant I miss Fred love brother
I’m gonna keep making this stuff! It seems to be the right path
Thanks for video!
No problem!
Love your videos, from the mustang to minitrucks to rockcrawlers.. love the variety and your style
I appreciate that. I enjoy it all too
Cool video. Didn't realize it was a new post until now. I'll be here for the next one.
I just noticed the thumbnail looks a lot like last weeks
Boring?.. . Oh contraries Dave. Love em. I don’t have ANY metal fab equipment, but love to watch you and your fab talent. Thanks.
Thanks for the support. Sometimes I take for granted the tools I’ve acquired over the years.
Awesomeness
Thanks
I love the tech videos ! I love all your videos ! and I'm not an off road guy but I still learn plenty , thanks Dave !
Glad you like them! .
Bringing back memories from the 90’s… the “Thrifty Nickel” is what I remember always checking for tools or autos. Love the V10 build. My daily driver is a 04 f250 V10. Also gotta get me one of those t-shirts you were wearing. Where can I get one ?
Shoot me a dm on instagram and I will sell ya one.
Your videos have definitely inspired me to tackle things I probably had no business trying going back to slamming my S10 in the 90’s and know building a couple of Jeeps. Keep at it bud! Hope to catch you on a trail again one day!
Heck yeah. Glad to hear you are getting after it
Ima ask Santa for a plasma cutter this year
Better be good all year!
I love these fab videos! Makes me motivated to go work in the garage.
Right on! Get out there
Nice work. Your TIG skills are fantastic.
Thanks! They are coming around
Great stuff Dave. You’ll be up to your eyeballs in subscribers soon enough. Appreciate the entertainment
Thanks ! Let’s hope so!
Yep.
Thanks again
RAd! From an ex axle builder.
Thanks dude
I thought I was a ok at tig welding, watching you makes my welds look like bird poop😂
Oh come on, it can’t be that bad
I love the tech videos
Thanks !
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Thanks
A mint fer yer rhythms
Appreciated
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I am here to feed the algorithm.
I and the algorithm appreciate it!